Overview

• Tasmania Police confirmed a woman died and three companions were in good condition after a walking trip turned dangerous on Friday.
• The group of four Chinese nationals was found suffering from cold exposure by another walking party that called for help about 3:30pm.
• Rescue officials could not deploy a helicopter due to severe conditions, delaying assistance until ground teams could reach the site.
• Police search and rescue, the SES, Parks and Wildlife, and Ambulance Tasmania reached the group, sheltered overnight, and escorted survivors out on Saturday morning.
• Authorities said the party lacked appropriate bushwalking gear, including a personal locator beacon, and urged visitors to prepare for rapidly changing alpine weather.